Principal Structural Engineer

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Principal Structural Engineer

New Nuclear Project Near Nottingham | £70 per hour Umbrella PAYE | 12-Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and produce structural engineering verification plans.
  • Lead and take ownership of verification activities across designated work packages.
  • Verify structural designs, analysis, connections, foundations, buildability and compliance with relevant standards.
  • Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate verification activities.
  • Support V&V processes, planning and technical assurance.

Essential Requirements

  • Principal-level structural engineering design experience.
  • Proven experience in engineering verification and validation, particularly desk-based or design verification.
  • Experience producing verification plans and independently delivering technical outputs.
  • Ability to work effectively in a developing project environment.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous V&V experience within the nuclear industry.
  • Site-based verification experience.
  • Experience with novel structures or complex engineering projects.

Contract Details

  • £70 per hour, Umbrella PAYE.
  • Initial 12-month contract.
  • 40 hours per week.
  • Flexible hybrid working, with occasional office attendance near Nottingham.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS and meet the relevant security requirements. SC eligibility may also be required.

If you have strong structural engineering experience and a proven background in verification and validation, we would welcome your application.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026